"Lily…" I whispered, sinking slowly to my knees. "Oh, baby…"
That's when it hit me — what this was. This wasn't just a stray cat that wandered in. This was a carefully kept secret between a girl and the animals she'd chosen to protect. Lily had been sneaking out here!
She must've found the pregnant cat weeks ago. She brought food, water, and clothing, specifically her clothes. My sweet daughter had built this nest to keep the felines warm! She had been doing it without ever saying a word.
Lily had been sneaking out here!
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